What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $45,000 in Phoenix, Arizona could decrease to $37,962 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHOENIX vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 15.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,962 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Phoenix, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% lower

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% lower

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

25.6% higher

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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